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Getting Your Hypertension Under Control
Hypertension is a growing problem in the United States today. Everyday, more and more people are being diagnosed with it.
Although there are several types of hypertension, all can lead to heart disease, heart attacks and even death, if left untreated.
Hypertension can be caused by several different factors. Family history is the biggest factor in [...]
Treatment for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) pt.1
Do you have pulmonary hypertension? This medical disorder, which is more serious in some patients than for others, occurs when blood pressure increases in the pulmonary artery to the point where blood flow to the lungs is restricted and the heart becomes overworked.
This, in turn, results in a myriad of unpleasant symptoms ranging from [...]
Should You Be Worried About Diabetes And Hypertension?
Though not commonly considered, there is a direct link between diabetes and hypertension. Many overlook this fact, because they believe the two to be unrelated. After all, diabetes deals with blood sugar levels and hypertension deals with blood pressure. This misconception is quite false, however. There is an easily proven, easily seen correlation between diabetes [...]
Full StoryTreatment of Hypertension
Hypertension (defined as a blood pressure
Originally posted 2009-11-18 06:50:30. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Treatment for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) pt. 2
Pulmonary hypertension refers to a medical condition in which there is an elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary artery which can restrict blood flow to the lungs and cause the heart’s right ventricle to overwork itself, leading to a variety of symptoms (including dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath) as well a marked decreased ability [...]
Full StoryThe Facts About Diabetes & Hypertension
Individuals with diabetes have a higher mortality risk of about 60%. However, the risks jump drastically, approximately 3 times higher in those individuals that have type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Among the health related concerns are retinopathy, nephropathy, stroke, and coronary heart disease. The risk of CVD increases in individuals that have diabetes and hypertension [...]
Hypertension – Types, Causes and Natural Remedies
As blood flows through arteries it pushes against the inside of the artery walls. The more pressure the blood exerts on the artery walls, the higher the blood pressure will be. The size of small arteries also affects the blood pressure. When the muscular walls of arteries are relaxed, or dilated, the pressure of the [...]
Full StoryThe Role of Ace Inhibitors in Hypertension
Originally posted 2010-01-13 06:50:26. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Full StoryTreatment Options: Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Currently, there are only two types of treatment for those individuals afflicted with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. One is specific drug medications, and the other is lung transplants. Let’s take a look at both types of treatment options.
There are a number of drugs which can help individuals suffering with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Although it must be [...]
Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension
Hypertension is extremely common in people with type 2 diabetes, affecting approximately 20-60% of all patients, depending on age, ethnicity, and body weight. The causes of this type of high-blood pressure are unknown, but are likely to be a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and other factors.
Originally posted 2009-11-04 07:59:23. Republished by Old Post [...]
